What is the news? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the Accidental Deaths and Suicides report 2020. About the Accidental Deaths and Suicides report 2020 The report divides suicides into nine categories — apart from daily wagers, housewives and people working in the farm sector, etc, The NCRB omitted a chapter on Central… Continue reading Suicides rose to all-time high in 2020, daily wagers made up greatest share
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Semiconductor crunch: Govt plans mega package to woo investments
What is the news? India will roll out a mega multi-billion-dollar capital support and production-linked incentive plan to push the manufacturing of semiconductors. About the production-linked incentive plan The ambitious plan is being coordinated and monitored closely by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and multi-ministries have joined the process. The government recently had a high-level… Continue reading Semiconductor crunch: Govt plans mega package to woo investments
G20 grouping and its relevance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The two day G20 summit 2021 was recently concluded in Rome, Italy. The meeting agenda included climate change, the Covid pandemic, a landmark tax deal and global economic scenario. The G20 Summit ended with the adoption of the G20 Rome Leaders’ Declaration. Note: Indonesia will host the next G20 in… Continue reading G20 grouping and its relevance – Explained, pointwise
Biden’s billionaire levies must not cue bad ideas
Synopsis: The US plan to impose a tax on the super-rich, will not work in India. Introduction US President Joe Biden has promised to finance the social-spending plan by taxing only the super-rich. About the wealth inequality Globally, wealth inequality is getting sharper. Easy-money policies and asset inflation have sharpened the divergence. For example, the… Continue reading Biden’s billionaire levies must not cue bad ideas
Why bail proceedings for offences under NDPS Act are complex and open to abuse
Synopsis: Conditions of granting bail under NDPS act are very stringent. Amendments should be introduced to it to make it justiciable. Introduction As highlighted by the present case of Aryan Khan, the interpretation of provisions for bail under NDPS act has resulted in many suffering behind bars for years. Must Read: Drug usage and the NDPS Act – Explained,… Continue reading Why bail proceedings for offences under NDPS Act are complex and open to abuse
[Yojana October Summary] The Himalayan Floods – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Rivers originating in the Himalayas are the lifeline for one-fifth of the global population. The two syntaxes of this mountain are drained by the rivers Indus (west) and the Brahmaputra (east). The Ganga river system largely drains the central part of the Himalayas. Floods in the Himalayas are part of… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] The Himalayan Floods – Explained, pointwise
Should the NDPS Act be amended?
Synopsis: The recent proposal to the NDPS Act does not address the issues in enforcement, instead it compounds them. Introduction The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has proposed certain changes to some provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. What are the major recommendations to the NDPS Act?… Continue reading Should the NDPS Act be amended?
[Yojana October Summary] Light House Projects – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On 1 January 2021, the Prime Minister laid the foundation of six Light House Projects (LHPs) in six cities across six states; Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Rajkot (Gujarat), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Agartala (Tripura) and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). The projects are being constructed under Global Housing Technology Challenge–India (GHTC-India), which is… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Light House Projects – Explained, pointwise
PM ABHIM (Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) – Explained pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM ABHIM) also known as Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY). Earlier, the plan was announced in the Budget 2021-22. Now the mission has been formally launched with an outlay of ₹64,180 crores over a period of… Continue reading PM ABHIM (Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) – Explained pointwise
Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Synopsis: India’s renewable energy needs and other requirements can be fulfilled if India and Russia collaborated. Introduction India has been at the forefront of the transformation of global energy and striving to diversify its trade relations. Russia could be a long-term partner in India’s diversification plans. About recent India Russia collaboration on various fields Petrochemicals: A… Continue reading Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
